Gert Jõeäär
Estonian professional road cyclist
Born
July 9th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Entered professional cycling in 2006 and competed in various international road races. Participated in the UCI Road World Championships multiple times, representing Estonia. Achieved notable success in national championships and one-day races throughout the career. Regarded for consistent performances in road cycling events across Europe.
Competed in the UCI Road World Championships
Won multiple national championships in road cycling
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